ligate

[US]/ˈlaɪɡeɪt/
[UK]/ˈlaɪɡeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to tie or bind (especially in a medical context); to tie off a blood vessel
Word Forms
Past Participleligated
Past Tenseligated
Present Participleligating
Third Person Singularligates

Phrases & Collocations

ligate dna

ligate proteins

ligate fragments

ligate molecules

ligate ends

ligate cells

ligate chains

ligate tissues

ligate vectors

ligate substrates

Example Sentences

the surgeon will ligate the blood vessels during the procedure.

it is important to ligate the tissue properly to prevent bleeding.

they used a special tool to ligate the arteries.

in some surgeries, doctors need to ligate the ducts.

he learned how to ligate tissues effectively in medical school.

ligating the veins can help reduce blood loss.

during the operation, it is crucial to ligate any bleeding vessels.

they decided to ligate the tumor to prevent its growth.

the doctor will ligate the fallopian tubes for permanent birth control.

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